Principal Agentic AI Architect
Altera
Principal Agentic AI Architect
Altera
FPGA and SoC provider with software
Location: Shanghai, China
Role Overview
We are seeking aPrincipal Engineer – Agentic AI Architect to lead the design and development of next-generationagentic AI systems integrated withFPGA/ASIC platforms.
This role sits at the intersection of:
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Agent frameworks & autonomous systems
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Hardware-aware AI system design (FPGA / ASIC / EDA)
You will define architecture, drive technical strategy, and build scalable AI systems that bridgesoftware intelligence and hardware acceleration.
Key Responsibilities
AI Architecture & System Design
Design and implementagentic AI systems using LLMs, tools, and multi-agent orchestration
ArchitectRAG pipelines for enterprise-scale knowledge integration
Defineend-to-end AI system architecture from data ingestion → reasoning → action
Agentic AI & LLM Development
Develop advanced workflows using:
tool-using agents
planning & reasoning agents
multi-agent collaboration frameworks
Evaluate and integrate leading LLMs (open-source and proprietary)
Optimize prompt engineering, memory, and reasoning capabilities
Hardware-Aware AI Optimization
Co-design AI systems with:
FPGA acceleration
ASIC platforms
heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/FPGA)
ExploreLLM inference optimization on FPGA (quantization, compilation, partitioning)
Collaborate with hardware teams onEDA and system integration
Framework & Platform Development
Build internal platforms using
LangChain
LlamaIndex
custom agent orchestration framework
Develop reusable components for:
memory management
tool integration
knowledge retrieval
Technical Leadership
Lead architecture reviews and guide engineering teams
Mentor senior engineers and influence cross-functional teams
Drive innovation inAI + hardware convergence
What Makes This Role Unique
Opportunity to defineagentic AI architecture for hardware-driven systems
Work at the convergence of:
AI reasoning systems
FPGA acceleration
next-generation computing platforms
High-impact role influencingfuture AI + semiconductor integration
Impact
You will help shape howAI agents interact with hardware, enabling:
intelligent system orchestration
real-time decision-making pipelines
scalable AI deployment on FPGA platforms
Summary
This role is ideal for asenior technical leader who can:
bridgeLLM + Agentic AI + RAG withFPGA/ASIC system architecture
and drive innovation innext-generation AI systems.
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
AI/ML systems
Distributed systems
Hardware–software co-design
Recognized expertise in AI/ Large Language Models (LLMs)
Deep understanding of:
LLM architectures and inference
RAG systems and vector databases
Agentic AI / autonomous agents
Hands-on experience building:
Production-grade LLM applications
Multi-step reasoning and orchestration workflows
Scalable and reliable AI systems in production
Strong background in:
FPGA / ASIC / EDA systems
Heterogeneous computing architectures
Familiarity with:
Hardware acceleration for AI workloads
Performance optimization across system stack
Programming:
Python
C++ (preferred)
Experience with:
Distributed systems design
APIs and microservices architecture
Cloud and/or edge AI deployment
Hands-on experience with:
LLM fine-tuning, quantization, and model distillation
On-device / edge AI deployment
Robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time AI pipelines
Knowledge of:
Compiler stacks (e.g., MLIR, TVM)
AI model optimization for FPGA platforms
Altera designs and manufactures FPGAs and SoCs, along with software tools for hardware design and deployment. Customers can configure these programmable chips after fabrication to fit specific applications, helping them reach market faster and optimize performance. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad configurable silicon platform and a dedicated design software suite as an independent provider after its separation from Intel. Its goal is to deliver high-performance, adaptable processing solutions for industries like automotive, aerospace, communications, AI, cloud, and edge computing.
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